Protecting the health and well-being of Cheshire, Prospect and Wolcott
The Chesprocott Health District provides essential public health services and information to the communities of Cheshire, Prospect and Wolcott. Our staff is dedicated to improving and maintaining a high level of health in our community by offering prevention programs and services as well as responding to urgent public health situations.
This website provides information on many of our programs and services, as well as downloads of necessary forms and applications.
Chesprocott Health District Positive COVID-19 Cases
What to do if you have been exposed to a possible or confirmed COVID-19 person ?
Those who had an exposure to a person with known or suspected COVID‐19 should self‐quarantine at home for 14 days after the last exposure, stay at least 6 feet away from others, avoid contact with people at higher risk for severe illness, and self‐monitor for symptoms. The 14‐day period for quarantine reflects the 14‐day maximum incubation period for COVID‐19.
If symptoms develop during the 14‐day quarantine, the individual should follow home isolation guidance for cases and seek medical care and testing.
A person who tests negative during their 14‐day quarantine period should continue to self‐quarantine until the end of their 14‐day quarantine period.
If an individual does not develop symptoms during the 14‐day quarantine period, then they may be released from self-quarantine.
Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19
Your cloth face covering should:
✔️ Reach above the nose, below the chin, and completely cover the mouth and nostrils
✔️ Fit snugly against the sides of the face
✔️ Be made of multiple layers of fabric that you can still breathe through
✔️ Be able to be laundered and machine dried without damaging the material or shape
Do not buy surgical masks to use as a face covering. Those are intended for healthcare workers and first responders. Many items you may already have in your home can be used to create face coverings.
Try creating a cloth face covering using bandanas, ski masks, washable napkins, or dish towels.
- Practice social distancing by putting space between yourself and others. Continue to practice healthy habits to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
- Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds
- Clean and then disinfect frequently used surfaces
- Stay home if you’re sick
- Avoid touching your face
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Guidance on the Contact of a Close or Casual Contact of a Confirmed or Suspected Case of COVID-19… read more here
CTResponds! is the State of Connecticut’s web-based volunteer management system. If you are interested in volunteering, please register in the system. Click the “Register” button to create your account profile.
“While the ‘Citizens who Help in Disasters’ has not yet be recognized as a Medical Reserve Corp, at this time we are being covered under the Shoreline MRC.” To read more about a Medical Reserve Corp, please click here…
Volunteer to support your community….The COVID-19 outbreak has a wide-ranging impact on our citizens and our communities – and that means we need volunteers with a wide range of skill sets to step forward and serve. With your help, we can ensure that every community in Connecticut has the resources needed to combat this pandemic.
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Become a Chesprocott Public Health Volunteer. Volunteers are needed from all three towns to help during Point of Dispensing (POD) operations. Learn more here.